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RKP5637

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8. Absolutely the Electoral College needs to go. It is an obsolete and stupid process to have in
Sun Jul 19, 2020, 06:20 PM
Jul 2020

the 20th century. The Senate has become bizarre.

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K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2020 #1
Thanks. I've been ruminating on this concept for a while... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #2
(Oops, 1930's.) Very well said!!!!!! We are going through the same crap yet again. n/t RKP5637 Jul 2020 #6
We need at least 38 blue states to amend the Constitution. Quemado Jul 2020 #3
The Senate would be OK without the fillibuster, which doesn't need an Amendment... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #7
Absolutely the Electoral College needs to go. It is an obsolete and stupid process to have in RKP5637 Jul 2020 #8
Just need a majority to make Puerto Rico and DC states-- dawg day Jul 2020 #15
Wonder if we'll see City States in the future. Liberal In Texas Jul 2020 #4
Regionalism is more likely, with groups of states banding together... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #10
The country can no longer have some rural areas making decisions that are not good for RKP5637 Jul 2020 #11
I beg to differ... 2naSalit Jul 2020 #5
Take it how you like. I'm talking about political power here, not individuals... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #9
The OP spoke about "rubes in the hinterland". Mariana Jul 2020 #13
This is essentially what Mary Trump said cilla4progress Jul 2020 #12
Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Jul 2020 #14
One problem is that in states with half-rural half-urban pops dawg day Jul 2020 #16
Yes, that is happening all over the nation...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #17
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